Finding the Third Proportional to 639,426 and 954,751.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 639,426 and 954,751.50 is: 1,425,576.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639,426 : 954,751.50 = 954,751.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639,426/954,751.50 = 954,751.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639,426x = 954,751.50 × 954,751.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639,426x = 911,550,426,752.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 911,550,426,752.25/639,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,425,576.11
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